How to Root Galaxy Note 9! [EASIEST METHOD]

In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to root the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 easily and quickly using a few tools like ODIN, Magisk, and TWRP recovery. For Downloads & Step-by-Step Written Tutorial, see my site here:
highonandroid.com/android-roo... Note: Rooting your Samsung device will VOID WARRANTY, PERMANENTLY disable Samsung Pay and Secure Folder! The following Galaxy Note 9 models can be rooted with this root method: SM-N960F International Exynos
SM-N960F/DS International Exynos Dual SIM
SM-N960X Exynos
SM-N960N Exynos
SM-N9600 Snapdragon Chinese Model The following models have LOCKED bootloaders: SM-N960U AT&T Snapdragon
SM-N960U T-Mobile Snapdragon
SM-N960U Sprint Snapdragon
SM-N960U Verizon Snapdragon
SM-N960U U.S. Unlocked Snapdragon
Any other SM-N960U Note: If you want to root your Note 9 or any Samsung phones in general, you will want to AVOID U.S. Snapdragon models as they ALL have LOCKED BOOTLOADERS. This has been the case for the LAST 3 YEARS! If you did not know that, now you know. I personally recommend the SM-N960F/DS model, which works flawless on both T-Mobile or AT&T 4G LTE. For Sprint or Verizon users, you are OUT OF LUCK, try getting unlocked version of Pixel, Pixel 2, or Pixel 3, which have unlocked bootloaders and works flawless on both Sprint and Verizon.
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[@1014petr]

Thanks Max for another great video. Love my Note 9 even more now.

[@irfankhan-cn6kq]

max lee you are the best i have followed all you steps and rooted note 9 in no yime perfect and thanks for all step by step process really appreciate that. and the pics as well keep it up.

[@JonTrott]

Another good video. I am getting the Chinese/Latin America N9600 due to it being rootable... sent back a non-rootable (N960U1) once I discovered the dang locked bootloader issue. I certainly benefited by watching this in preparation. There are newer XDA files on how to do this, but I think the steps are clearer once I've seen this. Thanks so much. August 2020.

[@entrepreneur2159]

Which android version is your phone? 8.0.1? I'm trying to get a SM-N960F/DS or SM-N960F because I desperately need call recording back but all the phones I can buy are android 10

[@maoyun9854]

​@@entrepreneur2159i have one of that shi but its really old and really broken but the screen is greenish but you can still use it

[@RaviJani]

Excellent content. Thanks I'll use it some day.

[@Indasaid]

As always, great video, great website. I'm a happy P2XL user who just keeps up with root status on samsung notes. Now the 9, thanks for confirm re: which model/carrier.

[@3ddad924]

thanks so much 4 this it was easy to understand the root process went super smooth. you rock :)

[@barkingspider2007]

Max, Thank you for the video. Update... Running my Note 9 with no root using Android 8.1.0 . This gets me the ability to run the software that I want to use. I find it appalling that Samsung, T-mobile and ultimately Google are be able to dictate what software we use on our devices. This is why I have never purchased any of the iPhone products. A good read on the topic is an article in Wired Magazine "We are Tenants on Our Own Devices" by Zeynep Tufekci 5-20-2019. To quote the article "Today, we may think we own things because we paid for them and brought them home, but as long as they run software or have digital connectivity, the sellers continue to have control over the product. We are renters of our own objects, there by the grace of the true owner." I am having a hard time getting over the fact that products we pay for can be rendered useless by the seller after we own them... The other issue is that we have no real ability to "opt out" and still use the software. Total BS. I do think that a truly free market has a future.. Imagine a KZbin portal that was a nonprofit giving the bulk of the revenue to the content creators? How about phones that had batteries that could be user replaced and RAM upgraded, the case made part of the phone so it would not break? Cars with modular components that were easy to swap and upgrade? Health and good food instead of insurance.. Thank you again for the video. : )

[@dazu681]

will it not be rooted if i restore a backup? i did everything perfectly and restored a backup and it says magisk isnt installed. actually idk if it says it it isnt showing what you had it just says up to date and then there is another option to install

[@ElJeffMex]

Right on..... got mine done thanks

[@pabellony]

MAX at the MOMENT. Wich is the best ROM for the NOTE 9 N960F/DS

[@ValenNitto]

Yooo Max, was wondering what *old* phone would be the best rooted? There's some older flagships that seem like they would benefit from it, e.g just got a HTC 10 for cheap.

[@rocko100able]

Awesome work you came through as you always do ✌️in.

[@TheMrslick123]

did you get it working on pie ?

[@fwberg1]

it always cost me a lot of time, the phone doesn't want to do what I want, but without this vid, rooting is hopeless. tnx Max

[@lewisdraper3548]

finally love this thank you

[@costikhamis]

Sorry for this noob question, but do you think the note 9 US models will get root in the future? I really want to get this phone, but I am having second thoughts about it because I can't uninstall bloat or use root features

[@adrianc0669]

Hey mate, Thanks for a good video and very precise explanations. My only question is, in your video, at minute 7.22-7.29 it says on the Welcome screen:: "You are about to run ROM with MultiTool for Galaxy Note VIII SM-N950" .. also in the next sentence Note8 is mentioned. And I am trying to root a Note9. Are you sure this will not be a problem?

[@cheeseburger3210]

Hi Max, I was wondering after this root, is it safe to update magisk if there is an update in the future?

[@fujitsubo3323]

i have rooted so many Samsung devices in the past and thought the note 9 was going to be easy a year ago i tried it and fucked my phone it went into bootloop and i had to flash stock rom again etc. today i decided i would try again with your tutorial and i can safely say it has worked. thank you so much.

[@fujitsubo3323]

i spoke to soon. it did not root my phone but it did not break it either :( im running pie on a N960F i tried using N960F_DS_N_PIE_Root_for_OEM_issue_devices_V5 and it still fails to instal magisk and root the phone

[@Arshedali55]

Hy max thanks for the detailed video Only one question. Can you please confirm whether the Secure folder is working after this root or not....plz reply

[@LinuxAndroid86]

Haha hey max you couldn't resist buying the Note 9😂🤣😅

[@stephenwalling9865]

Hey man can do a video on note 9 roms you recommend please?

[@joep552]

Max don't worry about all those comments, the great thing about competition and Samsung is that there will be price relief at some point with their amazing phones

[@adirmugrabi]

Thank you! You is the best

[@yourkodi3945]

Hi Max & others, once knox is tripped how do you sell your phones when you upgrade?

[@juanberrios8462]

Hello Dr. E Ecellent video, my question is: Is a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960F/DS be rooted as your video explains?

[@tasneemislam4930]

Hello Max this video is very detailed and helpful. My bixby button is not working at all..would I still be able to root my note 9?

[@mandmax837]

hey max if you screw it up, do you have to wait another 7 days or is that just for older models, thanks

[@marcosdepaulacosta9754]

Hello Lee, how are you? I would appreciate the root procedure for the SM-N9600 with Android PIE! Has there been a problem or bugs?, .. will the screen lock work normally? Thank you for your attention!

[@Super-it3ij]

is the O version even rootable to start with? as far as I know only the F version and the Hong Kong N are rootable

[@fargeeks]

Do not update to the latest version, i read on forums of users getting green screens on their phones

[@AliusSave]

Hey Max, I'm a long time fan of your videos. I watch mostly all of your videos even the Aloe Plantation 😃 Currently I'm using the LG V20 and I live in Canada. I'm planning to upgrade to the Galaxy Note 10 in 2019. I don't want to buy the Snapdragon Models with the locked bootloader. That means I would have to go Exynos. I'm just worried that the Note 10 Exynos won't be compatible with Freedom Mobile, the carrier of choice I'm with. I'm gonna go all out and drop $1500+ CAD for the 8GB RAM/512GB Note. Can you just confirm it the Exynos Note 9 works with my carrier. Thanks Max 고맙습니다

[@EverythingPS5Pro]

I installed it on my Note 9 with the same model that you had @MaxLee but when I installed the magisk it stated that my magisk was not isntalled on the device inside of the manager? and my system update is One UI. Please Help!

[@Shinmaple]

I have the same problem, I have the same model and version of Android that he uses in the video but whenever I open Magisk Manager I get that Magisk has not been installed.

[@babiboib7]

+Max Lee One word: YES!!👍

[@tgoddard307]

Awesome thankyou, do you have a link for that case please it looks nice and sturdy!

[@UncleSam73]

I tried bit after reboot it remove the root and everything go back to normal...p.s. oem unlock ..on bootloader unlocked

[@waxwar12]

i did follow everything you said now my note 9 stuck on teamwin screen and not even going back what should i do ?

[@frankmoreno6526]

After your root method can I still use TWRP recovery ?????? Or will it go back to stock recovery??

[@TheReynMan77]

What carrier are you using the F/FD version? If with T-Mobile, how are your speeds on LTE, 4G etc.. Thanks Max again with your informative vids.

[@gamersvictory6261]

1:05 what's are you saying the n960f firmware can be flash to either the n960u Att/tmobile. Then I can proceed with this guide. Please reply

[@Targetlockon]

Are the international version compatible with AT&T if I put a in and use it? Instructions? Thank you Max for another informative video! Thought you weren't going to buy a Note 9 (previous video).

[@esbbassboosted]

*_No no no, nope_*

[@UnlicensedHitman]

They work with AT&T and T-Mobile because they're both on GSM network. Verizon and Sprint won't work with the International Model.

[@massimilianocacciamani7736]

Let me say that once I painfully managed to root it, some notable root apps don't work (titanium backup, etc).

[@imperiallife9746]

How do I download those files onto my computer and how do I find them?

[@1234FRITO1234]

I would like to know if you can go back to the step before the root because as I could not put the last file and very good video

[@midnightprizm1583]

Do you have a recommended sellers I should look at if I want to purchase a note 9? Who did you purchase yours from? I want to buy mine off a reputable seller.

[@kgerakopoulos]

I did everything correct and my device was not rooted :(

[@focusonchrist6752]

Is there a preferred rom for after root's complete?

[@RazaKhan-ce1jz]

I liked it very much and looks good, my query is can you please tell me once in rooting process and you are connecting Note(, with window laptop i could NOT understand which files you are asking to download and from where we have to get those file please can tell the rooting process again and step by step slowly and whatever files we need from where and how we get them. Thanks and Regards.

[@mkriz2140]

nice tutorial

[@derarhamdan7054]

I've done this and my phone got buggy, what do u think?

[@deybmeister]

hi, what case are you using? thanks

[@mard192837]

Does it work fine on T-Mobile. Does it support band 71

[@justinhhe9980]

Hi, After i root my note 9, I have 2 option, 1 is ? and Magisk is not installed. 2nd is a tick manager is up to date. Even when i download the files it doesn't goes the same page as yours

[@kosmiceffect5312]

I successfully got pass after Odin start but unable to enter twrp..now when I go into recovery mode I see a dos type screen with option to flash from USB...can I still root my note 9? Please advise

[@jamesw2831]

Dude I thought you weren't gonna cop. What changed?

[@duncandorr]

밧데리 아재 채널을 운영하시는 한국인이셨군요! 반갑습니다!

[@farahnadiahmdyatim]

do u think in the future it is possible to use samsung pay with magisk ?

[@freakmind44]

Hey Max @Max Lee !!!! How unroot to update firmware and reroot keeping your files? I just had all my data wiped by trying it. There was a problem with the battery charging till 70% and I read that the official update has a fix, it worked indeed, but I would like to know for the future so I don't lose my files, backup is an option for sure but is possible a root on/off sort of procedure.... Cheers

[@DresdanPI]

I'm not getting the Magisk in the app draw. Anyone else getting the same problem?

[@fargeeks]

Hey man i heard that some of these note 9s have been getting green screen problems right after the latest update and also taking the pro mode feature in the camera away as well

[@extremesh]

Did the widevine version remain at L1 after rooting? could you check and confirm. Thanks :)

[@Matt_Niro]

excuse me . I have a samsung Note 9 , and I flashed it with the Note 10's rom . so when I root it , I show choose note 9 or 10? thank you

[@sarako4161]

and what about Android 9 PIE its fine to install TWRP Recovery mine does not install this Mgesk why ? did you try this method for Android 9 ?

[@aseitydeity1314]

I need help. When i try to play audio on my a7 2017, the audio sounds like it is cracking. What do i do?

[@namelessone1811]

Question on a sprint note 9 if I get it unlocked for all carriers and international can I root it with this method?

[@ernest87100]

I have done everything but when i turn on my note 9 the magisk manager app is not here and when i try to install it with apk when i run the app its saying "Magisk is not installer" with a "Install" bouton and when i press this its saying "download zip" i press this and its downloading a zip file but i dont know what to do with this file please help me

[@Jonathaan44]

Hey so my says SM-N960u1 Can I root my phone or no?

[@franramirez8800]

Hey bro, i have a question.. if i root my Note 9.0 (im on 9.0) can i downgrade to oreo with the samsung official rom? Thanks! :)

[@haniftouba361]

super perfeket Thank you so mach

[@ForgedTTV]

Hey can I just say, these parts where you're just skipping forward without saying anything about it are unnerving? From like 5 mins on you tend to just skip through these things as if they're second nature. I understand that you're trying to keep your video under a certain amount of time but it really leaves first time rooters in the dark about what should be going on. Currently on the Please Wait screen at @8:05 and wondering if it's supposed to take this long.

[@jeffstamarsters4954]

I understand what you mean i had an issue right on that part and had to consistently re-wind that part uuugghhh Yet i trust it works as to how i see it being done

[@Iknowrealtv]

Question so after the root is complete you will not be able to use Samsung pay anymore or is it you can use it once everything is complete.

[@TheDracWithSilverB]

Can't use it anymore

[@chensenhan]

He says "International version works FLAWLESS on Tmobile" -- so will WIFI calling work too??????

[@adirmugrabi]

I never got the point of WiFi calling

[@Prince.Mykal.Vision]

@@adirmugrabithe point is simple, if you have poor cell service, but access to wifi, you can get reliable call quality via wifi.

[@FDLSIV]

im using the HK version SM-N9600 with oem unlock option.. i did what is on the list and im still stuck when installing the N9 S9 OEM issue zip file.. can i just skip this part and reboot into system?

[@YourAndroidBrotherNavneet]

I have the same model max. My phone says frp lock. What should I do?

[@FDLSIV]

hey max.. im stuck at Install Zip 1 of 1 page.. when installing the N9 S9 zip file.. i can reboot back into team win recovery but if I try to install the same file again it just hangs. can i just reboot into system without installing this file?

[@johngonzalez1193]

So if I have the Samsung Galaxy note 9 960-U from T-Mobile I can't root the device at all? There's no way around the locked bootloader?

[@julez8547]

I have made everything as told, but Magisk Manager (I´ve had to install it manually) say Magisk is`nt installed... What can i do?

[@garycouzin5061]

Hi I followed your steps one by one but the magisk was not installed so i downloaded it with the apk but still the phone did not root? suggestions?

[@mykittenisagrandmaster4381]

Sup Mister Lee and everyone

[@CollegeTrends]

My device sm-n9600 gets hung up at the N9-S9_Root_for_OEM_issue_device install ( step 15 of your guide) I'm using the proper version of twrp recovery . AROMA graphical installer isnt doing anything on my device. please help

[@KRippaMurda]

when i use odin it doesnt work it just says it completed without doing anything i downloaded all the things under the video and followed step by step i for some reason cant get past the first part since odin isnt working. i also deleted everything and started over but same thing keeps happening..

[@devonagard7900]

Just did all of this on my N960F and it says magisk is not installed. Any suggestions ?

[@tonycstech]

What bootloader version is this supported on ? Doing this with the wrong bootloader will turn your phone into a brick you wont be able to restore EVEN WITH EDL method.

[@bilhorinek7406]

hey Max, I have an N9600 panama tpa in developer options oem unlock is greyed out the phone works flawlessly on Crocket (at&t) but I cannot update. odin fails everytime, samsung customer service wont touch it. can I use any of these roms being none are panama based?

[@NickBEADG]

I'm in the US and I bought a sm-n9600 from Rent A Center. It's pretty locked down and I can't even use Samsung Pay. What can I do? Even Rent a Center has a lock on the software. It is an unlocked phone though.

[@AR1LE]

I've done everything down to the T but no Magisk Manager app anywhere to be found. I tried to install from the play store but it does not show up. I did install titanium backup and it said "root access failed" Can someone please give me some advice on how to get this all squared out???

[@Talisman1337]

Install magisk manager apk of the internet

[@azreal858]

What seller do you trust on ebay to buy international note 9? Ever bought from nevermsrp? Thank you for all your help! Cant wait for the next Rush Hour, I want to be there in Vegas!

[@BIGMACMCDONALDLEE]

yes never MSRP is the best.

[@JoeWilly69]

If I back up my phone with samsung, after rooting,I can restore my info?

[@jejjju]

One question. Will this still work in 2020? And does it matter if I have Android 8.1 or 9 or 10?

[@ricerous330]

Max my galaxy SM-G965X(S9 plus) has refused to be rooted well with the methods that you give. Actually it will be rooted and some rooted apps would refused to recognise the root.

[@beatblood997]

in some future it will be possible to root note9 Verizon?

[@lucagabrielli5009]

Looks way too complicated, is there a real backup solution that will back up all my phone and then restore every post root the same way it was? Including my Google authenticator... A friend did root his point and iOS banking app refused to launch telling him, the app is not allowed on rooted phones...

[@nebneru85]

Hi friend Root in my Note 9 It was successful however, my 2 imei were deleted How can I retrieve this information from my note 9 ?? SM-N960F / DS International Exynos Dual SIM

[@Super-it3ij]

just use an info app from Playstore or use the special code on the phone dialer Google it

[@bluespreacher77]

Does this method still work with Android 10?

[@josgeerink9434]

Got my Note 9 512g a few hours ago gonna root is already oem unlock

[@custom3r121]

Hi can i actually unroot it?

[@s2root786]

which rom are you using on it?

[@CatamaranChannel]

Make a video on rooting Note 10 Plus please.

[@nebneru85]

Already return to the stock rom, and I recovered my 2 numbers IMEI but when I do the Root again, it keeps losing the IMEI data. What can be done to have the root, and not lose the 2 IMEI?

[@user-fv3xp1rv4t]

Hi Mobile I also got into this problem Did you find a solution?

[@SLt34562]

Is there root for T- mobile version

[@mr.aces5219]

Hey can you help me i have a pocophone and i cant install twrp every twrp file i download it say cant mount file corrupted... Please help me

[@bhavneetkaur348]

my phone doesnot go off when I press volume up and click start and hold the bixby button , what is the issue ?? Please let me know ?

[@jonpaul4935]

Just to add, if magisk manager does not show up, try rebooting the device...I installed from apk and it said no magisk was installed, rebooted and all is good